Opera

Rigoletto

Maddalena in Rigoletto for Scottish Opera

Seen and Heard International

The Maddalena of Sioned Gwen Davies was another major highlight, again the Welsh singer proved marvellously at one with her character in her crucial role in taking the Duke away from Gilda which leads to the final tragedy.

Maddalena in Rigoletto for Scottish Opera

The Scotsman

Sioned Gwen Davies plays the cruel siren figure of Maddalena with a disturbing coldness that fuels the hideous chill and horror of the final act.

Maddalena in Rigoletto for Scottish Opera

Bach Track

David Shipley and Sioned Gwen Davies, as the mercenary Sparafucile and his prostitute sister Maddalena respectively, gave memorable performances.

The Magic Flute

Second Lady in The Magic Flute with Longborough Festival Opera, July 2017

The Arts Desk

Her three attendants are superb: Katherine Crompton, Sioned Gwen Davies and Carolyn Dobbin

Sioned Gwen Davis as Pitti-Sing sang better [than Rebecca Bottyone as Yum Yum] and her stage presence was such that you were drawn to her whenever she appeared.

Pitti-Sing in The Mikado for Scottish Opera, May 2016

The Times

Sioned Gwen Davies makes a spirited Pitti-Sing.

Macbeth

Third Witch in Verdi's Macbeth for Scottish Opera, April 2014

The Guardian

..The witches (Katie Bird, Martha Jones and Sioned Gwen Davies) are an intriguing trio…They sing well, as does the rest of the cast.’

Third Witch in Verdi's Macbeth for Scottish Opera, April 2014

The Times

This is Verdi’s grandiose Macbeth reimagined as intimate chamber opera with a chorus reduced to three very serviceable witches…the solid ensemble cast, from Katie Bird, Martha Jones and Sioned Gwen Davies as the weird sisters

Rodelinda

Eduige in Rodelinda for Scottish Opera, September 2013

The Guardian

Sioned Gwen Davies is good fun and sturdy-voiced as the sassy Eduige.

Eduige in Rodelinda for Scottish Opera, September 2013

The Herald

Gwen Davies (Eduige) is a likeable baddie..

The Yellow Sofa

Margarida in The Yellow Sofa for Glyndebourne Touring Opera, October 2012

theartsdesk.com

… comic turns by the likes of the wonderful Sioned Gwen Davies, who portrays the Alves’ disgruntled maid…

Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor

Frau Reich in Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor for Guildhall School Music and Drama, November 2011

The Observer

As Frau Reich (Mistress Page), the mezzo Sioned Gwen Davies has a more even-toned, settled voice and a vivacious, warm manner.

Frau Reich in Die Lustigen Weiber von Windsor for Guildhall School Music and Drama, November 2011

Bachtrack

…a really warm, settled voice.

Concerts / Recitals

Opera Gala, Notting Hill Mayfest

Remotegoat

When mezzo-soprano Sioned Gwen Davies walked onto the stage, however, you instantly knew you could breathe easily, and just let yourself enjoy the show. From the very first few bars, Ms Davies projects the grace of effortless confidence. There is no subtle pleading for your approval there, but the understated yet unwavering trust that Music is on her side. Her stage presence is remarkably grounded for one so young, her technique is flawless and her crisp diction leaves no doubt that she means every word of her song. Her rendition of 'Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix', from Saint-Saëns's 'Samson et Dalila', sung in a voice rich and warm like vintage port, carried truth with it.

British Youth Opera 25th Anniversary Gala at Cadogan Hall, London

British Theatre Guide

An exciting mezzo soprano to watch is Sioned Gwen Davies. This mid-twenties mezzo soprano performed with BYO just last year but she is already zooming up the ranks. She is sumptuous vocally, her tone creamy and full which is on a par with the stars from far more experienced generations onstage in this gala.

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